Ingredients

Orange Syrup:

1 cup maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Large pinch fine salt

Pinch cayenne

1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Waffles:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon fine salt

3/4 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree

1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing waffle iron

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 large egg plus 1 large egg white

Soft unsalted butter for serving, optional

1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)